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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Isabel have a branding scar in the shape of an "I" on her face? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

She does not have a brand, it is a birthmark.

She fought her mistress when she learned Ruth had been taken away.

She fell on a hot poker.

It is the first initial of her owner's last name.

2.

In Chapter 10, why is Isabel impressed with Ruth the first days of their journey? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

Because she does such a good job of ignoring Isabel.

Because she is a stronger and more tenacious person than Isabel had imagined.

Because Ruth obeys her even if she does not respect her.

Because she minds Aberdeen well.

3.

Why did Ruth cry during the ceremony on the day the new cannons arrived? (from Chapters 38 - 42)

Because she was feeling Patriotic.

Because she was afraid Aberdeen would get hurt.

Because she was not allowed to watch the ceremony.

Because she did not like the noise.

4.

When Walter brings Prentiss' horses to the barn where Isabel and the others are hiding, why does he talk to them and tell them they need to rest? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

He is really telling Isabel and those with her that they need to rest for their coming journey.

He is trying to cover any noise the people in the hayloft might be making.

He does not talk to the horses.

He is in the habit of talking to the horses when he stables them.

5.

Why is Isabel able to tell Ruth stories of their family while Ruth is recuperating from her infection? (from Chapters 12 - 16)

Ruth requests stories about their family.

Ruth is so sick with fever she cannot get away from Isabel.

Ruth has decided Isabel is not as bad as she once thought.

The fever has made Ruth forget her anger toward Isabel.

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